Saturday, December 24, 2016

You're a mean one, Hipster Grinch!

I love Christmas and advocate for people to say "Merry Christmas" and not "Happy Holidays".
I wanted to write a summary explaining this, outlining reasons from least to most obvious.

Least obviously as an Israeli born Jew:

Canada was founded by Christians, they produced a great society. A society I chose to emigrate to and love living in. My birth country of Israel has great support among north American Christians. People who say "Merry Christmas" are far more likely to support my country of birth than those who say "Happy Holidays". I say this from experience. When I say Merry Christmas, I honour their civilization. A civilization in which I and other Jews feel included.

More obviously as a cartoonist and fan of art:

Christmas has created more great music, literature, folklore, imagery, film and pop culture than any other holiday. I not only love Christmas for all it inspired, but also believe that if it created that much richness it must have something special. These great creations teach that Christmas spirit has heart and generosity. I have to tell you that saying "Merry Christmas" sounds more generous to me than saying "Happy Holidays".

2 comments:

I remember having this conversation last year; as a Christian I really appreciate hearing your perspective on Christmas as well as the effects Christianity has had on the founding of our society (most of these have been taken for granted since then).

I am also grateful for the incredible contributions to society (in all sectors, really) on the part of Israel and Jewish individuals over the years.

About Me

Bachelor of Applied Arts: Animation, Sheridan College 2010. Master of Arts: Media Production, Ryerson University 2011.
Taught Media Fundamentals at Sheridan while working in animation 2012-2014. Since then I animate full time. Have mostly worked remotely for the wonderful Titmouse studio on various projects. Currently I work on an exciting new Nickelodeon show. I am also a programmer and speaker liaison at Toronto's international animation festival, TAAFI